Justchili Birdeye chilli coarsely ground

The Birdseye chili originates from Africa and is a close relative of the Tabasco chili. In Africa, the plants are planted around fields in some regions as a protection against hungry elephants. Therefore, one should be cautious when dosing, as their 100,000 Scoville units can send fully grown pachyderms fleeing. The flavor is similar to that of other ancestral chilis like Piquin and Tepin—clear and aromatic. However, their heat comes on quickly and directly.